New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Leading automobile firm Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday said it has commissioned a 1 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at its Kharkhoda manufacturing facility in Haryana as part of its efforts to strengthen renewable energy usage and reduce carbon emissions.The company said the battery storage system has been integrated into the facility’s internal electricity distribution network on a pilot basis to optimise the utilisation of solar power generated at the plant….
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New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) In a major boost to India’s manufacturing ambitions under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi are set to jointly inaugurate Maruti Suzuki India’s new automobile manufacturing facility at Kharkhoda in Haryana.The Kharkhoda unit marks Maruti Suzuki’s fourth manufacturing plant in India and represents one of the company’s biggest investments in the country.Together, the automaker’s four manufacturing facili…
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) As Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi began her three-day India visit, Japanese companies are set to announce investments worth nearly $12.5 billion (around 2 trillion yen) in the country.More than 150 Japanese companies are participating in the Japan-India Economic Forum alongside the summit. The investment commitment is part of the broader commitment announced last year to facilitate 10 trillion yen in private Japanese investments in India over a decade.In a post o…
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) On the occasion of World Environment Day on Friday, Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced two major biogas projects involving a total investment of Rs 150 crore, as the country’s largest carmaker strengthens its commitment to sustainable manufacturing and clean energy adoption.The company said it will establish a new biogas plant with a capacity of 10 tonnes per day (TPD) at its Kharkhoda facility in Haryana.The project is expected to be commissioned during the current f…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The Delhi Police’s Special Cell has arrested a shooter linked to the Naveen Dabas alias Jora gang and wanted in connection with a firing incident at a medical store in Haryana’s Jhajjar district carried out for extortion purposes, officials said on Monday. The accused, identified as Chirag alias Sachin, 22, a resident of Kharkhoda in Haryana’s Sonipat district, was apprehended by a joint team of the Special Cell’s Northern Range and STF units.Police said a sophisti…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) A leading automobile firm, Maruti Suzuki India, on Monday said it has commenced commercial production at the second plant of its Kharkhoda manufacturing facility in Haryana.According to the automobile company, the second plant has an annual production capacity of 2.5 lakh units, taking the total capacity at the Kharkhoda facility to 5 lakh units per annum.With the latest expansion, Maruti Suzuki’s overall annual production capacity across its manufacturing facilities i…
Chandigarh, April 29 (IANS) The proposed Industrial Model Township (IMT) in Naraingarh in Ambala region moved a step closer on Wednesday after farmers from the area agreed to offer nearly 450 acres at government fixed rates, giving a fillip to Haryana’s industrial expansion plans.The project is expected to not only spur holistic development in the region but also strengthen the state’s industrial base.A delegation of farmers met Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and participated at a meeting …
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday met Suzuki Motor CEO Toshihiro Suzuki here and the latter assured that they will continue to expand its investments in the state. He said the company is committed to contributing not only to India’s progress but also to the development of Haryana.Chief Minister Saini noted that to strengthen cultural ties between Japan and Haryana, an International Gita Jayanti Mahotsav will be organised in Japan.He also invited Tosh…
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Maruti Suzuki India Limited on Thursday said it has achieved its highest-ever annual production volume of 23.4 lakh units in FY2025-26, making it the only original equipment maker (OEM) in the country to achieve such record production volume of passenger vehicles.Maruti Suzuki India also became the only company among Suzuki Motor Corporation’s global automobile manufacturing facilities, to achieve this landmark volume, it said in a statement. The company aims to scal…
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Maruti Suzuki India Limited, the country’s largest car manufacturer, produced over 22.55 lakh vehicles in 2025 — its highest-ever output in a calendar year, according to a company statement issued on Friday.This is the second consecutive year that Maruti Suzuki India has exceeded 20 lakh units in annual production. The production includes vehicles for domestic sales, exports and OEM supplies. The top five models by production volume during the year were Fronx, Baleno, …